Jessica takes us on a journey through her time on "American Idol," where she captivated audiences with her unique sound, a blend of Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin, and made history as the first contestant to perform an original song during the finals. She reminisces about her demanding yet enlightening experiences on reality TV shows, including "The Voice," and her aspirations beyond music, which now include a meaningful career in the Coast Guard.
In this candid conversation, Jessica emphasizes the power of perseverance, finding one's community, and using music as a universal language to inspire and enact positive change. Her anecdotes are filled with humor and resilience, whether she's recounting amusing tour mishaps or the intense bond she shares with her fanbase, the "Muse Mafia." Join us for an insightful episode filled with wisdom, emotional reflections, and inspiring stories from a truly unique artist.
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🔥 Jessica's Resources
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➡︎ Website: https://linktr.ee/jessmeuse
➡︎ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessmeuse/
➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jessmeuse
➡︎ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/monstermeuse
➡︎ X: https://x.com/JessMeuse
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro and Memento Mori, Memento Vivere
2:25 Her Big Purpose and Picture
3:02 Questions to ask INFJ-A Personality Type
4:35 What she has gotten better at saying no to
5:24 Significance of the year 2023
7:00 Shadow Work
7:48 How she wants to live in 2025
8:51 What makes her want to join the military
9:51 Funny ROTC stories
10:30 Slapout, Alabama
12:00 Childhood Curiosity
14:36 Being bullied as a kid and her breakthrough moment
19:05 Advice to younger self or anyone struggling with the same issues
20:08 How music has helped Jessica find her tribe and the beauty of music bridging gaps
21:30 If Jack London wrote a story about her, what would the plot be
22:38 Life moment she would like to hear narrated by Morgan Freeman
29:10 What she wants from her time in the military
30:57 Name Game
34:57 Cool American Idol Stories
37:20 Movie image that depicts leadership
37:55 Writing a crush letter to one Netflix character
38:29 GIANT Billboard message for the world to see
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Passing The Torch episode #64
Full Audio episode with Chapters here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946508/episodes/15893431
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Books and People Mentioned:
Meuse Mafia
Carl Jung
Lone Survivor Foundation
Slapout, Alabama
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
White Fang by Jack London
Morgan Freeman
Dr. Julie Ducharme
Travis Wilson and Green Beret Foundation
Stevie Nicks
Janis Joplin
Blue Eyed Lie
Interstellar
Matthew McConaughey
Steve Jobs
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Quotes:
“ I am but a Viking on the sea, in search of my “Iceland” that I’m not sure exists. But here we are, and we keep going. Skol!”
“You are the person you know the longest”
“It’s almost like you have to fail at certain things to get where you need to go”
“The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." – Steve Jobs
“Just be your weird self”
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